Events

Sep
27
Wed
Weds Workshop – Ask a Stupid Question @ on Zoom
Sep 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Today’s the day to bring that genealogy question you’ve been too shy to ask for fear of ‘looking stupid!’ Remember, there’s ‘no such thing as a dumb question …’ and someone else in the ‘room’ probably needs that answer as much as you do.

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Oct
4
Wed
Weds Workshop – Genealogy Workshops @ Camarillo Library Community Room
Oct 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

In-person meeting: Genealogy Workshop Open to the Public @ the Camarillo Library. Genealogy workshop open to the public, membership in VCGS not required. Join us for help or to offer help to someone else. Bring your research questions and a description of the research that you have already done. General questions and topics for discussion are always welcome.


[This meeting will be held in person at the Camarillo Public Library Community Room. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Oct
11
Wed
Weds Workshop – Immigration, Naturalization, and Ship Records @ on Zoom
Oct 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
What’s on them? Where do you find them? How do you get them? More are available online; many are found in federal, state or local government agencies. All are invited to share what records you’ve located and the process you used to find them and get copies.

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Oct
18
Wed
Weds Workshop – Orphan Records @ on Zoom
Oct 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Have you ever been drawn to a photo or document rich with information for someone else’s family?  What about an odd piece of ephemera buried in your family’s memorabilia?  Some “orphan records” — those items which have lost their original relationships — have the potential to be returned or introduced to someone who never knew they existed.  Pam Hall will share her success with reuniting these “orphans” to their better homes.  Plus, if you’re inspired to join this cause, she has a few “orphans” patiently waiting further research.  Everyone is also invited to share their own stories of solving “orphan” mysteries.


[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Oct
25
Wed
Weds Workshop – Follow-up to the VCGS 2023 Seminar @ on Zoom
Oct 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Follow up discussion of Michael Lacopo’s presentations from the Seminar on October 21.

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Nov
1
Wed
Weds Workshop – Genealogy Workshops @ Camarillo Library Community Room
Nov 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

In-person meeting: Genealogy Workshop Open to the Public @ the Camarillo Library. Genealogy workshop open to the public, membership in VCGS not required. Join us for help or to offer help to someone else. Bring your research questions and a description of the research that you have already done. General questions and topics for discussion are always welcome.


[This meeting will be held in person at the Camarillo Public Library Community Room. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Nov
8
Wed
Weds Workshop – Journey Into Cemetery Research @ on Zoom
Nov 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Presentation about research into individuals buried in a small pioneer homesteader cemetery with discovery of social history insights into life and times of early settlers and connections leading to descendants in Camarillo.  Ray Roth will bring us along with him as he travels the country and explores cemeteries while searching for his ancestors.


[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Nov
15
Wed
Technology Special Interest Group @ Online using Zoom
Nov 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The VCGS Technology Special Interest Group uses a workshop format. TBA. Attendees are encouraged to raise topics they need help with or that they would like to know more about and our members will chip in to offer advice and ideas. Our meetings are open to the public. Leaders are Ray Roth and Don Worth. Contact Don Worth, worth@ucla.edu, if you would like to join us.


[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Nov
22
Wed
Weds Workshop – No Workshop This Week @ on Zoom
Nov 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. See everyone next week.
Nov
29
Wed
Weds Workshop – Follow-up Discussion to General Meeting @ on Zoom
Nov 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
November 18th’s General Meeting features presentations by Judy Russell (“Colonial Lands: From the Crown to Private Hands”) and Judy Janes (“Gold Rush”). See website for details of their topics.

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]